Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Let's talk about favourites, shall we? You know there are months where I don't really use much new or interesting products, while others I feel like I have a lot to talk about XD but without further ado, let's jump right into my monthly favourites! I recently developed rosacea and my dermatologist recommended this cleanser by La Roche-Posay. It's a mousse and it's very gentle but still cleanses your skin without irritating it. Still talking about skin care I tried a new eye cream, it's called Crème Prodigeuse yeux and it's from Nuxe, it's a anti-aging and anti-puffines eye cream. It's very refreshing and moisturizing without beeing too rich. It has a floral smell and all though it's nice and I'm not so sure how I like my eye cream to have a scent...but it's not offensive and the product it's still awesome. I finally decided to include the Beauty Blender, I wanted to try it out propertly before including it in my favourites and let me tell you guys it's amazing. Even for someone like me who prefer BB creams to foundation, it make an incredible difference. I'm sure you all know how it works, you dampen it until it gets bigger, squeeze it and use it to blend your foundation with gentle, bouncy, patting motions. The more you squeeze it, the most coverage you'll get but over-all the final result is gorgeous, almost air brushed! If you haven't tried it yet, go check it out because it's woth the hype. For lips I've been loving Marc Jacobs New Nudes in the shade Role Play. It has a gel texture (non sticky) that gives a gorgeous, finish to the lips. For my nails all I'd been wearing is pastels and my favourites shades are Essie Lilacism, Barry M Peach Melba and Elderberry. I think I might be addict to Byredo fragrances, they're so unique and they have the most beautiful sleek packagings ever. My new addiction is called Blanche and smells just like a dream, so fresh but soft and cozy like a sunday morning, I can't wait to try more of their scents!! Last spot in my favourites has to go to my Céline sunglasses, I love their shape and their color, it's neutral and so flattering, it goes with everything ;)I hope you liked the post and I'll see you in my next one!!

Hello everyone! So June is almost over but there's still time to share with you my wish list! I'm obsessed with Mansur Gavriel bags but they're impossible to find...so I'm just lusting over them wishing to be able to get my hands on one someday XD I really love Isabel Marant sandals, I think they're so edgy and different. I like the little heel and the ankle strap, I know they made a flat version of them which is just my cup of tea but they're very hard to find at the moment...I've never really been a jumpsuit person but after trying on a couple I can see the point. They're so comfortable (except when you have to go to the toilet...) and easy to throw on, you look put together in seconds and during summer they're just the best! To finish off the look a pair of silly sunglasses, red lipstick and a bracelet! I hope you enjoyed peeking through my wish list and I wish you all a nice day!!

Summer is the perfect time to get together with your
friends and spend some quality time outside, so today I decided to share
with you my inspiration board to throw the perfect pool party because...well, they're my favorites! When it's
hot outside there's nothing more satisfying than being in a pool
right?! Well you can add some Flamingo floats and it can't really get any cooler than that! You need some music of course and a little
something like Sunny Life Beach Sounds is just great, it looks (and is) like a vintage
radio from outside but when you flip it open you'll find a jack to hook up your portable music player or phone. As far as decor goes I recommend you hang a
few paper lanterns, because they're inexpensive and so chic, plus when
it starts to get dark you can lit them on for a very soft, chilled
effect. To keep this vibe you can add some fun candles here and there,
the more the better and you can really get creative, choosing some fun
shapes or colors like those you see in my inspiration board shaped like
pineapples and flamingos. To entertain your guests you should get one of
those underwater disposable (or not) cameras, so that your friends can
take photos in the pool and it'll be awesome to watch them together.
Talking about food and drinks the possibilities are endless but if you
need any just go on Pinterest, I'm sure you'll find what you need. Of
course you got to have Popsicles and ice cream, as well as fresh fruit,
lemonade, iced tea and maybe some cocktails for later. I personally love
to take care of every single aspect of the organization of this kind of
events and I think it's really cool to send your guests an invitation. A
website like Paperless Post has such an amazing choice of invitations with unique, fun designs that you can customize to suit your taste. You should absolutely check their website and I'm sure you'll find something you like. Are you excited for my pool party? Well I definitely am!!

Monday, 22 June 2015

So Summer is finally here and I couldn't be more excited! During the warmer months I feel like we should take better care of our skin and protect it from the sun. I was looking for a new BB cream to try out and I heard Chanel is doing one which has SPF 50, which sounded really interesting but as you can imagine it's quite expensive so I decided to try this one from Kiehl's which has SPF 50 as well and it's more affordable. Like (almost) all BB creams it doesn't have much coverage and the shades range is not very wide but it's still really nice and ligh on the skin and if you like a natural finish I'm sure you'll love this product. To go along with the BB cream I also got a lip balm because you likes dry lips?! I've never tried the Kiehl's one and I heard so many people rave about it...we'll see if it's really that good ;) What about you? What are your favourite products at the moment?

Thursday, 18 June 2015

Pointy, lace up shoes and hot this season! You can see them everywhere, flats, heels, sandals, in every possible material or color, high street or high fashion. At first I was reluctant, I wasn't sure if they would suit me but in the end I cave in and got this pair of flats. They are inspired by Acquazzura Christy flats and I love them to death! They are very simple but the lace up detail gives them the right amount of edge. You can easily dress them up or down and for someone like me, who doesn't really wear heels they're the perfect pair of shoes to make even the most boring pair of jeans more feminine. Do you like them? Would you add a pair to your shoes collection?

Hello everyone! Father's Day is getting closer and if you're still looking for a gift for your Dad my little gift guide might came in handy. I included a little bit of everything from the most classic tie to something more adventurous. I don't know about you but my Dad is extremely difficult to please so I have to get very creative to find something he might like. So when I found out about Man Crates website I thought it was the place to be XD Basically it's a website where you can find very cool gifts for the men in your life. They have a huge selection of crates that comes in a set or that you can personalize and fill with drinks, games, food, movies...well you get the gist there's something for everyone. They have a Father's Day Gift section as well so you should absolutely check it out.

Regardless be sure to spend a little more time with your Dad on that day because there's nothing more precious than sharing good memories with someone you love.

Thursday, 11 June 2015

Hello everyone! So here I am to tell you all about my Secret Garden
2015. For my friends and I it has become a tradition and a good excuse to spend more time together. We decided to walk there, coming up from Costa San Giorgio a small street full of cute little houses. As we entered Villa Bardini's gardens, which hosted the event this year, the first thing you see it's a breathtaking view of Florence, really we had to stop at the terrace to breath it in for a good five minutes. Music, food, lots of activities and a crafts market filled Villa Bardini's gorgeous gardens making these three days unforgettable. Three days to have fun but also to learn something important and give a meaningful contribution to help raise funds for young children affected by tumors and other mortal diseases, thanks to Noi per Voi Onlus, Press Me
agency who organized the event, and all the people who took part in making another Secret Garden possible. Sometimes even the smallest gesture can make the difference and for this reason I invite you all to visit Noi per Voi website and find out how you can give your contribution! I'll see you at the next Secret Garden and I wish you a lovely day!

Thursday, 4 June 2015

I love pink in every single one of its shades and when summer get closer I like to include it in my make-up routine as well. As you know I love pinky-nude lips but sometimes I like to dare and wear something more adventurous like Pink Punch from Maybelline which is a gorgeous fuchsia pink, it has blue undertones that makes your teeth look wither. For nails my favourite color in the pink/fuchsia range is Pink Flamenco by OPI, it's a good quality polish and lasts a good 4-5 days on my nails. I'm totally into Clinique Color Pop range and their blushers are fabulous! I have the shade n. 03 Berry Pop but I can't wait to get more of those. Still in the lips department I had to include my lip oil from Clarins, it's a really cool concept, looks nice on the lips and keeps them moist. For fragrance, Daisy Eau so Fresh by Marc Jacobs it's always a good choice, very fresh indeed. I like the rollerball version that you can throw in your purse and use on the go! I hope you liked the post and let me know if you like pink too!!